Donald L. Carter passed away at Claiborne County Nursing Center. He was married to Mary Lou Wren Carter for 57 years and raised two sons, Randall Hurd Carter and Richard Wayne Carter. A member of Port Gibson United Methodist Church, Mr. Carter was an accomplished pianist, although few people knew of his talent. He was educated in the Port Gibson school system and completed banking and finance classes at Droughon Business College in Jackson after high school. He chose a career in banking, completing over 40 years of service to Mississippi Southern Bank and State Bank in Port Gibson before retiring as vice president and chief operating officer in 2004. He received an honorable discharge from the Mississippi National Guard.
He loved his native Port Gibson and enjoyed serving in many local organizations and charities in various capacities over his lifetime. These included the Port Gibson Chamber of Commerce, Port Gibson Main Street Committee, Port Gibson Preservation Commission, Port Gibson Heritage Festival Committee, Methodist Men's Club, Port Gibson Lions Club and Port Gibson Kiwanis Club. He also served as the Troop Master for Boy Scout Troop 100 in Port Gibson.
In addition to his many civic activities, Mr. Carter had a love of animals and nature that he continuously displayed at his farm just outside Port Gibson. His hobbies included raising Doberman pinschers, poodles and many types of fowl. He also raised and managed cattle for most of his life. One of his greatest achievements was attaining the title of Master Gardener through his extensive cultivation of over 1000 varieties surrounding his home. His yard was his sanctuary and was well known for its beauty and variety.
He loved his native Port Gibson and enjoyed serving in many local organizations and charities in various capacities over his lifetime. These included the Port Gibson Chamber of Commerce, Port Gibson Main Street Committee, Port Gibson Preservation Commission, Port Gibson Heritage Festival Committee, Methodist Men's Club, Port Gibson Lions Club and Port Gibson Kiwanis Club. He also served as the Troop Master for Boy Scout Troop 100 in Port Gibson.
In addition to his many civic activities, Mr. Carter had a love of animals and nature that he continuously displayed at his farm just outside Port Gibson. His hobbies included raising Doberman pinschers, poodles and many types of fowl. He also raised and managed cattle for most of his life. One of his greatest achievements was attaining the title of Master Gardener through his extensive cultivation of over 1000 varieties surrounding his home. His yard was his sanctuary and was well known for its beauty and variety.
Donald L. Carter passed away at Claiborne County Nursing Center. He was married to Mary Lou Wren Carter for 57 years and raised two sons, Randall Hurd Carter and Richard Wayne Carter. A member of Port Gibson United Methodist Church, Mr. Carter was an accomplished pianist, although few people knew of his talent. He was educated in the Port Gibson school system and completed banking and finance classes at Droughon Business College in Jackson after high school. He chose a career in banking, completing over 40 years of service to Mississippi Southern Bank and State Bank in Port Gibson before retiring as vice president and chief operating officer in 2004. He received an honorable discharge from the Mississippi National Guard.
He loved his native Port Gibson and enjoyed serving in many local organizations and charities in various capacities over his lifetime. These included the Port Gibson Chamber of Commerce, Port Gibson Main Street Committee, Port Gibson Preservation Commission, Port Gibson Heritage Festival Committee, Methodist Men's Club, Port Gibson Lions Club and Port Gibson Kiwanis Club. He also served as the Troop Master for Boy Scout Troop 100 in Port Gibson.
In addition to his many civic activities, Mr. Carter had a love of animals and nature that he continuously displayed at his farm just outside Port Gibson. His hobbies included raising Doberman pinschers, poodles and many types of fowl. He also raised and managed cattle for most of his life. One of his greatest achievements was attaining the title of Master Gardener through his extensive cultivation of over 1000 varieties surrounding his home. His yard was his sanctuary and was well known for its beauty and variety.
He loved his native Port Gibson and enjoyed serving in many local organizations and charities in various capacities over his lifetime. These included the Port Gibson Chamber of Commerce, Port Gibson Main Street Committee, Port Gibson Preservation Commission, Port Gibson Heritage Festival Committee, Methodist Men's Club, Port Gibson Lions Club and Port Gibson Kiwanis Club. He also served as the Troop Master for Boy Scout Troop 100 in Port Gibson.
In addition to his many civic activities, Mr. Carter had a love of animals and nature that he continuously displayed at his farm just outside Port Gibson. His hobbies included raising Doberman pinschers, poodles and many types of fowl. He also raised and managed cattle for most of his life. One of his greatest achievements was attaining the title of Master Gardener through his extensive cultivation of over 1000 varieties surrounding his home. His yard was his sanctuary and was well known for its beauty and variety.
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